Vicious (Villains, #1)
by V.E. Schwab
Vicious by V.E. Schwab holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 23.6K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 368 pages.
About Vicious
A masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, desire, and superpowers.Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find—aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge—but who will be left alive at the end?In Vicious, V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn't automatically lead to heroism, and a time when allegiances are called into question.Listening Length: 9 hours and 55 minutes
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | V.E. Schwab |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,613 |
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What genre is Vicious?
Vicious is categorized as Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Vicious worth reading?
Based on 23.6K reader ratings, Vicious has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Vicious?
Vicious has 368 pages.
Who wrote Vicious?
Vicious was written by V.E. Schwab. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for Vicious?
The ISBN-13 for Vicious is 9780765335340.0.
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